Street (public) lighting

These are lighting projects generally required by the local government or the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR).

Developers are responsible for obtaining the approval of the local government/DTMR (as relevant) for the lighting arrangement, before applying for network connection.

The Electrical Reticulation design must include street lighting that is compliant with AS/NZS 1158. The local government or DTMR (as relevant) must agree to the number and types of street lights to be installed, and accept accountability for their on-going maintenance and energy costs.

The Developers Handbook (PDF 329.4 kb) provides further information about the complete connection process, including the connection offer stage and supporting explanations.

Network connection process

1. Enquiry

You will first need to complete the online developer enquiry form before submitting a subdivision lighting connection application. We will contact you within 5 business days (or other agreed date) to confirm details and provide more information on the process.

We’ll also provide you with a Works Request number. This number should be referenced on all future communications with us.

4. Offer

We will make a connection offer within 65 business days of receiving your completed application. It must be accepted within 20 business days.

You may accept the connection offer and enter into a new Negotiated Connection Establishment Contract by:

Returning the signed copies of the relevant documents

Paying any relevant fees

Satisfying all other requirements set out in the contract by the due date.

Read more about connection offer terms

A connection offer is valid for 20 business days, unless otherwise agreed in writing with us. If the connection offer is not accepted within the relevant time frame, it will automatically lapse.

If you wish to recommence the project at a later date, a new connection application will be required along with the connection application fee.

5. Construct

Site construction works may only commence following a pre-start meeting and confirmation that design plans have been reviewed and approved by us.

We need to inspect conduits or other such infrastructure before its buried or hidden from view. We may also do random audits at any time during the construction phase without notice.

We’ll conduct a final audit after construction is completed. Any defects found during this final audit must be rectified before a Certificate of Acceptance can be issued.

6. Connection

It’s important that you notify us of the expected completion date well in advance, so we can schedule the final testing and commissioning works. This helps to ensure the timely connection of the development.